Für den neuen DFB-Präsidenten Grindel kommt die Unterschrift des Weltmeister-Machers zum perfekten Zeitpunkt.
"Ich bin jetzt natürlich tieftraurig", sagte er
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his side's performance in Tuesday night's 3-0 win over Marseille.
Borussia Dortmund kick-started their 2013/14 UEFA Champions League campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Marseille.
Oliver Bierhoff has dismissed claims that players from Bayern Munich have better chances of being picked for Germany.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has again been forced to delay his comeback from a back problem.
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said his side are a joy to watch in top gear after their win over Freiburg.
Borussia Dortmund defended their position at the top of the Bundesliga with a 5-0 win over struggling Freiburg.
Borussia Dortmund claimed a 5-0 win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, while Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg.
Oktoberfest follows Bayern Munich's clash with Wolfsburg this Saturday, and Pep Guardiola is in the mood to celebrate.
Robert Lewandowski has told the German media that he expects to confirm a switch to Bayern Munich in January.
Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen both claimed 2-0 wins over 1860 Munich and Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp has been handed a one-match European touchline ban by UEFA.
Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to bounce back when they face a tricky trip to 1860 Munich in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday.